LC Parents Info Primary to Secondary - Flipbook - Page 3
With the way the world of work is going right now, it will be more important than
ever for Irish people to have a range of skills to stay competitive in a new
globalised jobs market. Whether you enjoyed learning languages at school or
not, teaching methods have come a long way in the past few years. New and
more interactive ways of learning are being used and for some students the
whole experience can an enjoyable break from more ‘serious’ subjects.
If your family speaks a language other than English, it is important to encourage
your child to nurture and develop their skills in that language, as it could open all
sorts of opportunities for them in the future.
Key benets of learning foreign
languages for your child:
Learning a
language opens a child’s
mind to a wider world –
which is particularly
important in the
somewhat isolated
times we live in
The child will
gain condence
as they see their
skill evolve
over time
Children who
learn languages
gain a better
appreciation for
diversity and empathy
for others
Opportunities to
make a wider circle
of friends and for
better travel experiences
come when a child
has foreign
language skills
Communication,
problem-solving,
resourcefulness and
creativity skills
all improve through
learning languages
Learning a
language opens a child’s
mind to a wider world –
which is particularly
important in the
somewhat isolated
times we live in
Greater college and
career opportunities
are available to those
with languages enriching
their experience right
through life
